The Steve Prescott Foundation celebrated the milestone of £Million of donations by hosting a dinner at Langtree Park, St Helens last Friday. Special guest was Liverpool FC and England legend Kevin Keegan OBE, who gave a terrific presentation which featured memories from his career and football anecdotes. Steve Prescott was a huge Liverpool FC fan and Kevin Keegan was his hero, so it was really fitting to have Kevin present on such a special occasion.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fans Matt Wood and Matthew Spiers are taking on an enormous challenge inspired by former St Helens, Hull FC and Wakefield Wildcats legend Steve Prescott MBE. The duo departed from the Wakefield Wildcats ground on Wednesday 6th of July to start the 1000 miles in 10 days arriving at Perpignan Friday 15th of July ready to watch Wakefield take on Catalan Dragons on Saturday 16th of July. The challenge is self funded and all money raised will go to the Steve Prescott Foundation.

George Netherton sadly passed away suddenly on the 11th May 2015. He was a true Hull FC fan who never missed a game Not only was he a Hull FC fan but he loved rugby league in general. In the early days George would go to the Boulevard to cheer on the black and white and stand in the threepenny stand. You would always know where he was sat watching the game because you would hear him cheering or disagreeing with the ref. He was very passionate about the black and whites and a very proud supporter. The day George got to see his grandson Danny Nicklas play for Hull FC was a very proud day for him.

George's daughter Kay Netherton, their family and friends have very kindly donated £90 to the SPF to fulfill George's wish that his donation money to go to the Steve Prescott Foundation

The SPF send their condolences to all family and friends of George, and thank them for their kind donation.

My name's Matthew Lewis and along with my mate Nick, and against our better judgement, we have decided to climb a mountain and we need YOUR help...

Both Nick and I are big Rugby League fans and we've followed our team the Leeds Rhinos for many years. Rugby League however is more than just club loyalties and tribalism. It's a social sport, a game that brings communities together instead of dividing them, for want of a better word, it's a family. And nobody sums that mentality up more than Steve Prescott.

A team of 36 climbers will be tackling Kilimanjaro in October 2015 to raise funds for the Steve Prescott Foundation (SPF).

The official launch for the climb which is sponsored by Spectrum Group, a leading recruitment and training specialist in construction and rail with its head office in Manchester, took place at 1330 on Thursday 16th July 2015 at the Tree of Hope at The Christie, Manchester. The launch was attended by Steve’s wife, Linzi Prescott, SPF General Manager Martin Blondel, Spectrum Group Managing Director Neil Farrow and leading celebrities.

A team of 36 climbers will be tackling Kilimanjaro in October 2015 to raise funds for the Steve Prescott Foundation (SPF).

The official launch for the climb which is sponsored by Spectrum Group, a leading recruitment and training specialist in construction and rail with its head office in Manchester, took place at 1330 on Thursday 16th July 2015 at the Tree of Hope at The Christie, Manchester. The launch was attended by Steve’s wife, Linzi Prescott, SPF General Manager Martin Blondel, Spectrum Group Managing Director Neil Farrow and leading celebrities.

Three Saints fans Rob 'Rughead' Taylor, Bobby Taylor and Sam Thompson completed a 30 mile walk in 12 hours visiting five Northwest Rugby League clubs on the way. The walkers set off at 6am from Wigan Warriors DW stadium to Langtree Park St Helens via Leigh Sports Village, Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium and the Widnes Viking's Select Security stadium. The sun was shining all the way as they made their way round the clubs.

Who won the NWC Development Cup Final u15s, on Sunday 5th July. Woolston beat Hindley ARLFC by 13 points to 12. The game was placed into "golden point" as the score was 12-12 at the end of normal time. Jake Eccles then slotted over a drop goal to secure the victory & the trophy for Woolston, and send his team & coaching staff delirious with joy.

A football charity match between Parr Cons (a new football team started up for the coming season) Vs the Horseshoe legends (team from years ago, ex players etc...) all players (30 minimum) will pay £10 to play, 1 will be representing team SPF, the other will represent team Willowbrook.

It will be played on Bold Miners playing fields on 11th July Kick off 3pm.There will be a after match party at the Parr Conservative with have disco/karaoke, raffles, Dick Bond plus buffet etc... for £1 entry!

All money raised will be split between the SPF and Willowbrook Hospice.

This week we had the pleasure of presenting Graham Worsley Managing Director of GPW Recruitment with a celebratory plaque for their sponsorship of the GPW Recruitment St Helens 10K Run for the past five year’s with huge success. With thousands of runners over the years battling North Road we cannot thank GPW and everyone involved for their relentless support.

Not only is he scaling Mount Kilimanjaro in October, the highest free standing mountain in the world. He is also taking part in a Spectrum Charity Bike Ride 6-11th July 2015 - all in aid of the Steve Presott Foundation (SPF).

Hull FC will host the return leg of The Steve Prescott Cup staged in tribute to the late Steve Prescott MBE.

The first leg of the inaugural Steve Prescott Cup took place at Langtree Park, home of St Helens RFC in February, with the Merseyside club just edging out a narrow 34 – 22 victory in a pulsating battle.

The Cup will be an annual event played between both of Steve's former clubs with the team having the highest aggregate score in the two regular Super League matches winning the cup.

Therefore the clash on Friday 1st August will see one of the captains lifting the cup for the very first time.

Before the game, a tribute to the inspirational Prescott will be played on the large screens and his sons Taylor & Koby will be mascots. Steve's brother Neil will carry the matchball onto the KC Stadium pitch.

General Manager of the Steve Prescott foundation, Martin Blondel said "We would like to thank Hull FC & St Helens RFC for this magnificent gesture. Knowing the players like I do, I know how much it will mean to both sides, it will be a huge honour for either captain to lift the inaugural Steve Prescott Cup! This fixture will be a permanent reminder of the great man! The cup will make sure that Steve's legacy will continue and his name will live on forever."

Tickets available online now at www.spfund.co.uk for the Forum and Book launch at Langtree Park 28th August - 7pm

Collect tickets at Main Reception prior to start

One in a Million - the autobiography of Rugby League legend Steve Prescott will take centre stage at Langtree Park on Thursday 28th August. Former Team mates of the inspirational full back will go through anecdotes of their times spent with Steve.

All guests will receive a copy of “One in a million!” signed by the guests of the evening along with Hot Pot for an inclusive price of £25.

It was a huge honour for The Steve Prescott Foundation to be one of James Roby's Charity partners for his testimonial year. Just to be associated with the mercurial St Helens legend would have sufficed but to receive a cheque of £6000 was incredible.

James Roby commented on his final testimonial event held at Berrington Hall on Saturday"When i was growing up Steve Prescott was one of my heroes on the rugby pitch. I was privileged enough to get to know him and admire his selfless work he did for others whilst battling his illness. Along with Group B Strep, my wife Natasha and I decided that it was the least we could do to support the two great charities and continue Steve's legacy!"

It was a huge honour for The Steve Prescott Foundation to be one of James Roby's Charity partners for his testimonial year. Just to be associated with the mercurial St Helens legend would have sufficed but to receive a cheque of £6000 was incredible.

James Roby commented on his final testimonial event held at Berrington Hall on Saturday"When i was growing up Steve Prescott was one of my heroes on the rugby pitch. I was privileged enough to get to know him and admire his selfless work he did for others whilst battling his illness. Along with Group B Strep, my wife Natasha and I decided that it was the least we could do to support the two great charities and continue Steve's legacy!"

When two twins collide!

On 19th July Twins Thomas & Matt Tindall will take on each other for the first time on a Rugby Pitch.

After years of playing in the same teams they have finally decided to see who is the best brother and have collated a team of players to take part in the "grudge" match on Saturday 19th July 1500 at Widnes RUFC.

The Boothstown Boys take on the National 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of 3 great causes including the Steve Prescott Foundation.

We are a group of friends from a village on the outskirts of Salford, called Boothstown. Some of us have known each other since we were 4 years old and now; as we approach the ripe old age of 40, we are really excited about completing this challenge together.

The bike ride trilogy of Wigan Vets continues...

Saturday the 5th of July Wigan Vets will once again be riding for the for the Steve Prescott Foundation

This will start off from the Golden Lion at Higher Wheelton with an 11am meet up.

Organiser Malcolm Holland said "This will be a particular poignant ride as it will be the first one since Steve’s untimely death and he always used to pop along on our ride to lend his support to a great cause.I hope that as many of you, along with his friends and colleagues will turn up on the day for the ride in his honour. See you there – cant wait!!!!"

Information

Meeting point: The Golden Lion at Higher Wheelton, PR6 8HP

(If biking there come off at bridge No 86 on the canal (4 bridges past the Top Lock Pub) cross canal and its 200 yards up lane. By road it’s on the main A574 Blackburn Road, between Chorley and Blackburn)

Full Breakfast/bacon barms served here at 11am!

Note: If don’t have the energy to bike there and back bring your bike to the Brocket in Wigan at 10-10.15 on the morning and transport will be available for your bike BUT you must sort YOUR own lift out to the Golden Lion

Distance: about 16 miles (but at least most of it is flat, very scenic and off road)

Donation/sponsorship: £10 per rider – all proceeds to the Precky charity: if over and above this you want to raise individual sponsorship you are free to do so and a sponsor form is available

Finishing point: Sams Bar Scholes for buffet & music - (bikes can be left here overnight)

SEE YOU ALL THERE FOR A GREAT DAY OUT IN GOOD COMPANY FOR A VERY WORTHY CAUSE

Our friends from Hull College staged their annual awards at Jubilee Church Hull City Centre on Wednesday 25th June.

General Manager of the SPF Martin Blondel was invited to present "Steve Prescott Student of the Year Award’ to Lizzie Hodgkinson. Lizzie is a Level 3 Diploma Sports Student, Captain of the Girls Football Team and Distinction Level Grades. She is also the East Riding FA Young Volunteer of the year, due to her role with the junior teams at North Ferriby United. It is a prestigious award, and we are delighted that Steve's name will live on throughout the college that he spent three great years as lecturer before he was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma.

Martin was also presented with a cheque for £1180 raised during the year by lecturers and students, this included a bike ride to Hornsea! We would like to thank all who supported the fund raising efforts and those who took part.

Our friends from Hull College staged their annual awards at Jubilee Church Hull City Centre on Wednesday 25th June.

General Manager of the SPF Martin Blondel was invited to present "Steve Prescott Student of the Year Award’ to Lizzie Hodgkinson. Lizzie is a Level 3 Diploma Sports Student, Captain of the Girls Football Team and Distinction Level Grades. She is also the East Riding FA Young Volunteer of the year, due to her role with the junior teams at North Ferriby United. It is a prestigious award, and we are delighted that Steve's name will live on throughout the college that he spent three great years as lecturer before he was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma.

Martin was also presented with a cheque for £1180 raised during the year by lecturers and students, this included a bike ride to Hornsea! We would like to thank all who supported the fund raising efforts and those who took part.